The Pursuit of God
The passion to pursue our hopes and dreams is often what makes life worth living. People who embrace the art of living well and cultivate …
Learning to Die
There is an image I have passed many times at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. It is of St. Anthony of the Desert looking intently at …
The Vocation of the Mystic
The famous philosopher Nietzsche once argued that Christianity is a religion that says no to all of the good things in life. He looked at …
When the Spirit Prays Within Us
As we are removed from our attachments to sin, we become less self-centered in ways that go beyond simply thinking of others. Our prayer begins …
The Catholic Genius
St. Peter and St. Paul had very different roles within the Church. St. Peter was the solid leader who guided the Church through very difficult …
When a Famous Scholar Admits that He Doesn’t Know
It was probably one of the most jarring experiences of my seminary formation. I was afforded the opportunity to sit down one on one with …
Why are Catholics Afraid of Happiness?
Catholics tend to be afraid of happiness. We tend to think that somehow happiness is the enemy of holiness and doing God’s will. The idea …
Happiness
The theologian St. Thomas Aquinas famously put the question of happiness at the center of his moral teaching. He was not unique in this position. …
Reaching Out to the Margins
This homily was written as a class exercise for the Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 22, 2013) Readings for the Sunday can be …
The Courage of the Saints – Homily
3rd Sunday in Easter Homily In Mark Twain’s biography of St. Joan of Arc, one of the most striking details is the confidence of …